Exploring Mosquitoes and Public Health Initiatives
Delve into the world of mosquitoes and their role in spreading diseases like malaria, as well as the efforts by organizations like the CDC to control outbreaks through research and community involvement. Learn about the significance of trapping mosquitoes, the impact of infectious diseases, and the historical context of public health campaigns against malaria in the southern United States during WWII.
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Trapping Mosquitoes David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy
people who help collect data for research projects conducted by professional scientists Word Bank infectious disease an insect that transmits disease public health a tiny, infectious particle that lives inside living organisms vector any disease caused by a pathogen (germ) such as a virus, bacteria, parasite, or fungus outbreak a sudden occurrence or increase of something parasite a small organism that gets its food and shelter from others citizen scientist virus a scientist who studies how disease spreads and can be controlled epidemiologist the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities
Bite: day and night Live: indoors and outdoors Prefer warm temperatures In case of cold: hibernate in enclosed spaces Sheds Garages Inside or under homes Understanding Mosquitoes
1. What attracts mosquitoes? 2. At what times of day have you seen mosquitoes? Think About It 3. Where do you see mosquitoes most in your community?
Mosquitoes and malaria Malaria: Infectious disease Caused by Plasmodium (parasite) Mosquitoes = vectors Mosquitoes transfer parasite to humans through mosquito bites
Malaria and CDC 1940s: WWII Outbreak of malaria in southern U.S. Malaria Control in War Areas (MCWA) unit created Dr. Joseph Mountin Rid southern United States of disease- causing mosquitoes Beginnings of CDC
1. What is the goal of the United States Public Health Service? 2. Why was it important that the MCWA be located in the southern United States? Think About It 3. How did controlling malaria change the way we handled public health issues?
From the Expert https://youtu.be/xabI2Oxl6-k
1. What location will you use for your trap? Think About It 2. How often will you need to check your trap? 3. How will you record the data from your trap?
Call to Action! 1. Create + implement mosquito management plan 2. Build mosquito trap Give it a 3. Share your findings Try Why do you think participation is important?
Ask Ask a question Research Do background research Create a Mosquito Management Plan Hypothesis Construct hypothesis Test Test with an experiment Analyze Analyze data Conclusions Draw conclusions Share Communicate results
1. Build a Mosquito Trap - Prepare the Oviposition Cup - Prepare the Ovipaddle - Place the Trap Give it a Try
2. Implement a Mosquito Management Plan - - - Week 1 Data Collection Mosquito Control Measures Week 2 Data Collection Give it a Try
3. Share Your Findings - - The Citizen Science Invasive Mosquito Project The GLOBE Observer: Mosquito Habitat Mapper David J. Sencer CDC Museum (@CDCmuseum on Instagram) Give it a - Try
